Senior Cloud Engineer

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family—not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority. We’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change, and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list. We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. Our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We’ve also been voted a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace by our Chicagoland team for the last four years.

About the Role

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be at the forefront of automating, optimizing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure to ensure it is scalable, secure, and efficient. You will implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and lead efforts to enhance cloud operations through automation and monitoring. Your role will involve close collaboration with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new services and continuous delivery, while also maintaining high availability and disaster resilience. You’ll drive cloud cost optimization, enforce security compliance, and mentor teams on DevOps best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth integration and deployment processes
• Develop and manage scalable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security, including capacity planning and disaster recovery
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient orchestration and scaling
• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure using advanced logging and monitoring tools, setting up alerts and ensuring rapid incident response
• Collaborate with development teams to implement microservices and event-driven architectures that align with DevOps principles
• Lead efforts to enforce cloud security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance with organizational standards
• Evangelize DevOps culture across the organization, providing training and support to teams on best practices and tooling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, with a proven track record of managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Azure, and experience with AWS or Google Cloud
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline automation, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Packer, with a focus on modular and reusable code
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools, especially Docker and Kubernetes, including cluster administration
• Deep understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, load balancing, and security configurations
• Experience in cloud security, including IAM, encryption, and security group management, as well as familiarity with SAST/DAST tools
• Proficiency in cloud monitoring and logging tools, such as ELK Stack, Datadog, and New Relic, for proactive infrastructure management
• Strong background in configuration management, secrets management, and ITSM practices (Change, Knowledge & Incident Management)

Skills

• Proficient with cloud platforms, especially Azure
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline automation tools
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools
• Deep understanding of cloud networking and security

• Experience with AWS or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with SAST/DAST tools
• Proficiency in cloud monitoring and logging tools

Pay

The salary range for this role is $121,265.51–$162,254.66 annually, based on qualifications, experience, and geographical location. This is a pay-for-performance role that may include a profit-sharing program and an annual bonus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities